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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

All content by Emily Staunton
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How NYU handles its food waste

Spanning 23 dining locations, the university’s waste reduction efforts are multifaceted — but many students, including volunteers, seek more transparency.
Emily Staunton, Contributing Writer April 21, 2026

Across the United States, universities throw away about 22 million pounds of food each year, or roughly 142 pounds of waste per student. It’s no secret that food waste creates...

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NY officials demand NYU Langone reinstate gender-affirming care

More than 70 state senators, state assembly members and city council members called for the hospital to reverse its decision, citing mental health risks and human rights law.
Emily Staunton, Contributing Writer February 27, 2026

More than 70 New York elected officials demanded that NYU Langone Health “immediately reinstate” gender affirming care for minors in a letter sent last Friday, after the medical...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

Courant launches center for climate pattern research

The Simons Center will study geophysical flows such as the ocean and atmosphere, using artificial intelligence and data science techniques to predict natural disasters.
Emily Staunton, Contributing Writer February 2, 2026

Courant researchers launched the Simons Center for Computational Geophysical Flows last week, bringing climate and artificial intelligence experts together to predict how forces...